Debates between Douglas Carswell and Mike Penning during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Debate between Douglas Carswell and Mike Penning
Monday 12th December 2016

(9 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mike Penning Portrait Mike Penning
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As the Minister for the Armed Forces, or for ops, it is very appropriate for me to ask the House to join me in wishing everyone in our armed forces, and their families and loved ones, a very merry Christmas. We all hope that they will come home safe.

Douglas Carswell Portrait Mr Douglas Carswell (Clacton) (UKIP)
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T7. Does the Minister support Sir John Parker’s recommendation that the construction of the Type 31 frigate be opened up to a much wider range of defence contractors, rather than just BAE Systems, and that in doing so we can end the defence cartel and embrace more competition?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Douglas Carswell and Mike Penning
Monday 12th September 2016

(9 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mike Penning Portrait Mike Penning
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We have not hidden the fact that it is very difficult to make sure that we do everything we possibly can, but we will do that. I was on the Queen Elizabeth only the week before last and I watched our other aircraft carrier being built. When the particular moment comes, we will have the crews and these carriers will be the pride of the Navy.

Douglas Carswell Portrait Mr Douglas Carswell (Clacton) (UKIP)
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12. If he will make it his policy to co-operate with NATO members at the concept and assessment stage of the procurement cycle for the Type 31 frigate.